OTTAWA, Nov. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - In honor of Veterans' Week, the Honourable
Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, hosted more than 200
people, including Canadian Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces
personnel, at a special screening of HISTORY'S documentary, Dieppe Uncovered, at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

In August, the Minister joined with Canadian Veterans of the Dieppe Raid
for the world premiere of the documentary in Dieppe, France, to mark
the 70th anniversary of the Raid. During the trip, the Minister and the Veterans
also visited Dieppe, which marked the first time many of the Veterans
had set foot on the beach since they landed there 70 years ago.

"While no new revelation will change the tragic fact that 900 proud
Canadians lost their lives that day, this unique documentary is a
milestone in the history and the understanding of the Dieppe Raid, and
helps us realize how important this mission was to the overall outcome
of the war," said Minister Blaney. "Our Government is proud to host
events to raise awareness and promote remembrance, especially during
Veterans' Week, and this important documentary helps provide some of
the rational as to why those brave Canadians were asked to sacrifice so
greatly 70 years ago."

The Dieppe Uncovered documentary is based on the research of military historian David
O'Keefe. It provides new information on the reasons behind the Dieppe
Raid.

"HISTORY is committed to commissioning documentaries that offer new
discoveries, research and perspectives and give further insights into
Canada's past. We are thankful that Minister Blaney's endorsement of
our landmark project Dieppe Uncovered has brought the film directly to the real heroes of this story," said
Barbara Williams, Senior Vice-President, Content, Shaw Media.

"I am grateful that the Dieppe research has received such strong support
from HISTORY and Minister Blaney, and I am hopeful it will continue to
provide deeper meaning to the Veterans who bravely participated in this
raid," said David O'Keefe, Military Historian, Dieppe Uncovered.

Dieppe Uncovered explores the research of David O'Keefe, one of Canada's leading
military historians. Through his study of recently declassified
military documents, O'Keefe has discovered information confirming Sir
Ian Fleming'sinvolvement in the planning of an ultra-secret mission to steal the
German documents and devices that would allow the Allies to decrypt
their enemy's codes. Although Fleming's mission ultimately failed, Dieppe Uncovered explores the strategy behind the raid, offering reason and meaning to
one of the darkest days in Canadian military history.

The screening is one of many events held this Veterans' Week to
commemorate the sacrifices of Canada's Veterans.

"I thought it was wonderful of Minister Blaney to take us back to Dieppe
and bring this special commemorative event, and new information, to the
public. The information revealed by Dieppe Uncovered was quite surprising and certainly made the raid more worthwhile," said
Canadian Dieppe Veteran, Roy Wozniak, Royal Canadian Air Force. "The
opportunity for me to place a wreath on my buddy Ed Gardner's grave in
France was very special."

This Veterans' Week, take the time to remember by attending a
Remembrance Day ceremony, visiting a local cenotaph or monument,
sharing your thoughts of remembrance online, or wearing a poppy with
pride. Learn more and find remembrance events and activities in your
area at veterans.gc.ca.

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada

Image with caption: "David O'Keefe, Military Historian, The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Dieppe Veteran Arthur Russel, The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Wayne Abbott, Film Producer at the Veterans' Week screening of Dieppe Uncovered at the Canadian War Museum. (CNW Group/Veterans Affairs Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121106_C5435_PHOTO_EN_20254.jpg

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